research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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Blending work and life These days, much of Hughes’ time is spent holed up in a 600-square-foot outbuilding in her backyard that serves as her research and development space.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
For example, the 2022 bi-partisan CHIPS Act approved $39 billion for manufacturing incentives to support building or expanding 16 US semiconductor factories, plus an additional $11B for research and development assistance.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Drugmakers argue that the provision will slash their profits, hinder investments in research and development for certain medications and result in unintended consequences for patients, such as fewer treatments and higher premiums.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
In the long-run, that could put China at the heart of A.I. research and development.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
For example, the 2022 bi-partisan CHIPS Act approved $39 billion for manufacturing incentives to support building or expanding 16 US semiconductor factories, plus an additional $11B for research and development assistance.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Drugmakers argue that the provision will slash their profits, hinder investments in research and development for certain medications and result in unintended consequences for patients, such as fewer treatments and higher premiums.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
In the long-run, that could put China at the heart of A.I. research and development.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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